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Traill County

North Dakota · Public K-12

Traill County's 10 public schools sit inside North Dakota and collectively enroll about 1,378 K-12 students across 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high.

7-year change in Traill County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,378
-1 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
10
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
88%
was 89%
% Hispanic
6%
was 6%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
10
4 districts
Enrollment
1,378
NCES CCD
Median income
$87,004
Above North Dakota avg
Free/reduced lunch
19.9%
Below North Dakota avg
Elementary
5
696 students
Middle
1
129 students
High
4
553 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
MAY-PORT CG 14
517 students · 4 districts in Traill County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Traill County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
90%
Hispanic
4%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
7%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
88%
Hispanic
6%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
30.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.2%
civilian labor
Median age
40
22.8% under 18

Test scores in Traill County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 8 schools ranked. North Dakota state average: 38.7%.

See all 8 schools in Traill County ranked by score →

All schools (10)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
HILLSBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHillsboroElementaryPK-06254·
PETER BOE JR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMayvilleElementaryPK-05245·
HILLSBORO HIGH SCHOOLHillsboroHigh07-12235·
MAY-PORT CG HIGH SCHOOLMayvilleHigh09-12143·
MAY-PORT CG MIDDLE SCHOOLMayvilleMiddle06-08129·
CENTRAL VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBuxtonElementaryPK-06109·
CENTRAL VALLEY HIGH SCHOOLBuxtonHigh07-12101·
HATTON EIELSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHattonElementaryPK-0683·
HATTON EIELSON HIGH SCHOOLHattonHigh07-1274·
SPRUCE LANE COLONY SCHOOLBlanchardElementaryKG-085·

Cities in Traill County

Mayville3 schoolsBuxton2 schoolsHatton2 schoolsHillsboro2 schoolsBlanchard1 school

About Traill County

Traill County is a low-population county of about 7,970 residents in North Dakota. Its public-school system educates approximately 1,378 students across 10 schools.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $87,004, 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 6%. That income level is 19% higher than the North Dakota median.

On the school-mix side, Traill County covers 5 elementary schools (696 students), 1 middle school (129), and 4 high schools (553).

MAY-PORT CG 14 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 517 students across Traill County.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,378 students, stayed largely flat from the 1,379 reported in SY 2017-18.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Traill County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Traill County?
Traill County, North Dakota has 10 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,378 students.
How many high schools are in Traill County?
Traill County, North Dakota has 4 public high schools, serving approximately 553 students.
How many middle schools are in Traill County?
Traill County, North Dakota has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 129 students.
How many elementary schools are in Traill County?
Traill County, North Dakota has 5 public elementary schools, serving approximately 696 students.
What is the largest school district in Traill County?
MAY-PORT CG 14 is the largest school district in Traill County, serving approximately 517 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
How many people live in Traill County?
Traill County has roughly 7,970 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Traill County?
Median household income in Traill County is $87,004, above the North Dakota average of $73,179. About 5.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Traill County?
Approximately 30.9% of adults 25 and older in Traill County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Traill County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 19.9% of students in Traill County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the North Dakota county average of 33.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Traill County schools?
Across Traill County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.7 to 1.

Traill County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data